If the paper isn't coming off, hold the steamer over the area a little longer. With your scraper, gently peel away at each section. If you rush the process you can potentially damage the walls with the scrapper, which I ended up doing a few times. PROS: The steam and water that come out of the plate really helps to easily lift the wallpaper and glue. With this method, large sheets will easily peel off the wall, making this method good for large surface areas.
CONS: I had a hard time navigating holding the steam plate in one hand and the scraper in the other, without burning myself. This caused me slight frustration, so I moved onto the next method. Also, the bathroom had many small nooks and crannies that even the smaller plate couldn't get into, so I would probably try this method again in a larger room.
This method is the most affordable and the one that I found easiest. Mix an even amount of white vinegar and water in a spray bottle, and get ready to soak the walls. Spray an area, generously, and watch the paper start to soak off and separate from the walls.
After a couple minutes, you can use your scrapper to help lift and remove the paper. Make sure to be gentle with the scraper and move slowly. If the paper seems to be stuck, spray it with more water. The main key with this method is soak, soak, soak!
You want to be very generous spraying the wallpaper. PRO : In a small room without ventilation, this was the easiest for me to navigate. Soaking the paper really helped it separate from the wall easily. The spray bottle also allowed me to get into small corners easily. CON : Vinegar smells, so get ready for the strong odor to take over your room. Also, since you really want to soak the walls, the floors and baseboard will get quite wet. This method was probably the one I was most underwhelmed with.
Similar to using the water and vinegar, you spray the solution onto the wallpaper and have to make sure that you really soak the walls. I almost went through an entire bottle trying to get part of one wall soaked. It worked well, but I think the water and vinegar method is more affordable and worked better than this solution. PRO: If you don't want to create a mixture or buy a spray bottle, the solution is pre-mixed and comes in a spray bottle.
Repeat the process around the entire room. Once all the paper has been removed, clean the walls with soap and warm water to remove any residue.
Allow the walls to dry completely before painting. Pour the solution into a spray bottle or garden sprayer. Use a spray bottle, garden sprayer, or paint roller to apply the solution to a small section of the wall, about three feet by three feet.
Let the solution sit and absorb for several minutes. Use your putty knife to peel off the wallpaper, working your way up the wall. Specially designed scraping tools may help with tough jobs, as they feature ergonomic handles that will be more comfortable when elbow grease is required to remove all the wallpaper paste. Be careful not to gouge the drywall as you scrape.
Once the paper has been removed from the section, move on to the next area. Roll a scoring tool an essential wallpaper removal tool! Wipe down the walls with soap and water to remove any residue. If the removal process left behind any tiny holes in the wall, use spackling paste to fill them, let it dry, and then use sandpaper to remove any protrusions before painting or re-papering. Begin by peeling off the top layer of the wallpaper.
Loosen the corner with a putty knife and pull the paper off the paper backing. If your wallpaper refuses to budge no matter how much you spray and scrape, you may need to use an electric steamer, which can be rented from a home improvement store. If you find another layer of wallpaper, finish the first layer and then move on to the second—you can only remove one layer at a time without causing damage.
Once all the paper is gone, it is time to wash the wall so you can remove any excess primer or paste. Kovacs recommends dampening a sponge with water and going over the wall several times. Believe it or not, this is the most important step in the entire process. Shop Now. Even tiny specks of paste can derail your next wall treatment. To combat the problem, apply gel stripper to any lingering patches of paste, then scrape it free of the wall to make sure the plaster is smooth as can be.
Once completed all the hard work of removing your faded wallpaper, you finally get to enjoy your reward: choosing a gorgeous new design. Keep things simple with a coat of paint, or revamp the space with a creative, inspired wallpaper pattern.
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